AUBURN HILLS – Lawrence Frank didn't spend much time in the unemployment line.

After being fired by the Detroit Pistons in April, Frank has been hired as an assistant coach for the Brooklyn Nets, according to a story by the New York Daily News.

Frank, a former Nets head coach, will be the top assistant under new Brooklyn head coach Jason Kidd, who played for Frank in New Jersey.

"Frank's inclusion in the staff was critical for Kidd, a rookie coach who requires the experience and work ethic of a basketball lifer," wrote the News' Stefan Bondy. "Kidd played for about five seasons under Frank in New Jersey, reaching the conference semifinals three times. Frank was fired as the head coach of the Pistons after two disappointing seasons in Detroit, and he had an opportunity to take more of Detroit's money without working. Frank's wife has been dealing with a medical problem, so it must've been difficult decision to return to the bench.

"But ultimately the 42-year-old decided to help out an old friend in Kidd. Having worked a season as a Celtics assistant under Doc Rivers, Frank is also familiar with the personalities of two trade targets – Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett."

The News also reported that Roy Rogers, an assistant under Frank in Detroit, would be joining the Nets staff as well.